A very present help

(Rockwall) July 23, 2013 – My niece whimpered as she sat cross-legged atop my parent’s kitchen counter. She tried to give her grandfather a good view of the tick burrowed into the back of her skull. Tears fell from Alana’s face as she bent her head low, clenching divided bundles of her thick hair in […]

Toyota of Rockwall’s kid-friendly food drive helps fill shelves at Helping Hands

(Rockwall) July 23, 2013 – Toyota of Rockwall provided generous support to Helping Hands by conducting a summer food drive with their employees and customers.  The summer months are difficult as donations decrease and so many children cannot participate in free or reduced school lunch programs. On a hot summer day, Toyota of Rockwall pulled up […]

Rockwall swimmer wins gold, silver at internat’l meet

July 22, 2013 –Fifteen-year-old Rockwall swimmer Alexander Rodriguez won a gold medal on the 200 meter breaststroke and a silver medal on the 100 meter breaststroke at the XXVIII Central American and Caribbean Amateur Swimming Confederation (CCCAN) held in San Jose, Costa Rica, June 30 to July 8th of 2013. Alex represented the Dominican Republic […]

Rockwall Rock Star winner to be announced Aug 15

CONTEST HAS ENDED. CHECK BACK AUG 15 FOR WINNERS TO BE ANNOUNCED! VIEW CONTESTANT PHOTOS Dress like a rock star to win $2,500 cash (Rockwall) July 22, 2013 – Ever dreamed of being in the spotlight? Rockwall has given rise to some incredible local talent. Now it’s your turn to show off your rock star swag. Whether […]

PHOTOS: Liberty Heights Grand Opening

PHOTOS: Liberty Heights Grand Opening

(Rockwall) July 21, 2013 – CLICK HERE to enjoy all of our photos from today’s Grand Opening Celebration & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Liberty Heights, Rockwall’s newest independent retirement community. RELATED STORIES Liberty Heights: Serving Up ‘Gracious Retirement Living’ Rockwall Chamber welcomes Liberty Heights with ribbon cutting Photos by Blue Ribbon News, all rights reserved. Please click […]

Women in Need takes steps against domestic violence

In Her Shoes 5k set for Sept 28 (ROCKWALL-July 21, 2013) Women in Need will present its 3rd annual In Her Shoes 5K and one-mile fun run beginning at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, September 28. Women In Need, Inc. provides hope and help for victims of domestic violence.  All proceeds from this event will go directly to […]

DIRTY ROCK – POSTPONED!

(Rockwall) July 20, 2013 – Due to recent rains affecting Squabble Creek Trail, Sunday’s Dirty Rock Off-Road Sprint Triathlon benefiting the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall is being rescheduled. New date TBA. Stay tuned for details! Off-road sprint triathlon benefits JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall  Register online at playtri.com/dirtyrock (Rockwall) July 16, 2013 – The fourth annual […]

Big Mouth rocks next Concert by the Lake

(Rockwall) July 19, 2013 – The City of Rockwall Parks & Recreation Department presents its 2013 Concert By The Lake Series, presented by Rockwall Ford and Rockwall Dodge. All concerts are FREE and begin at 7:30 p.m. at The Harbor on Lake Ray Hubbard, 2047 Summer Lee Drive. Supporting sponsors are AAA Texas, BB&T, Dodie’s, […]